Description: Standing 3'2", this woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on her right side. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born into a rich family. Merla was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Sculptor. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and doesn't want to be a sculptor and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She has wavy auburn hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. He has silver crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Direcris was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Server, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Slave, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His fur is black, silky, and of moderate length. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Ethereal was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Ethereal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away; and revenge

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp).

Description: He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He carries with him a set of monstrous two handed axes on his belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. His crest is scarlet and curly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Patrin was born with his mother's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Amber (150 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Painter. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Glim will drive conversation. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Painter. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Painter responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.